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Landscape Designer / Landscape Manager / Landscape Architect

, New York, New York, United States

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Landscape Designer / Landscape Manager / Landscape Architect

Become a team member at Greg’s Lawn and Landscaping! For over 40 years we have stayed true to our family business morals and continue to practice ecological, economical, and ethical practices. We want our team members to have the best tools, training, and equipment out there to help them do their job.

Job Duties

Sales (Hardscape & Softscape)

Design landscape projects (Hardscape & Softscape)

Meeting with clients to discuss landscaping ideas, creating estimates for labor, and establishing budgets, present design plans to clients

Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates

Coordinate the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures

Prepare graphic representations of proposed plans using 3D or landscape design software or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software

Select appropriate materials for use in landscape designs

Analyze environmental reports on land conditions, such as drainage and energy usage

Inspect landscape work sites to ensure that it adheres to original plans

Get contracts signed and collect down payments

Communicate plan and design to the installation teams

Do final walk through with clients

Meet specified sales goals

Manage installation projects from start to finish & make sure teams are on or under budget time

Ensuring that customers are completely satisfied through effective communication, relationship building and regular site visits

Scheduling new projects for completion

Writing up any change orders

Project work as assigned

Qualifications / Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Customer service skills in person / phone / email / follow ups

Microsoft word / excel / design software

Knowledge of grading, seeding, sodding, drainage, installation

Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems

Ability to prioritize job duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment

General understanding of labor and material costs as it relates to bidding

Shows consistent professionalism and good judgment

Must have a basic understanding of contract law & negotiating contracts

High attention to detail

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma or GED is required

Associate degree and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience in similar capacity

Previous construction experience

Sales experience

Management experience

Experience using a landscape software

Degree in landscape design or architecture is a plus

Benefits

Salary

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Cell phone

Laptop

Simple IRA with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bonus opportunities

Job Type: Full Time – weekdays, occasional weekends

Job Type

Full Time – Weekdays, occasional weekends, flexible schedule during peak seasons